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Diesel locomotive

BRC&W BR 26/1

Built by BRC&W

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

671 kW

900 hp

Length

15.47 m

50 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1958

47 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BRC&W BR 26/1

Explore the BR 261, an iconic diesel locomotive that once served with the British Railways Board in the United Kingdom.

Built by BRC&W in 1958, this diesel loc boasts impressive specifications, including a top speed of 130 km/h.

With a powerful tractive effort of 187 kN and an output of 671 kW, the BR 261 was engineered for robust performance.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement made it a versatile unit.

This locomotive represents a fascinating piece of railway heritage, with a length of 15.47 m, width of 2.69 m, and height of 3.86 m.

Discover the technical details of this remarkable machine and its contribution to British railways.

BRC&W BR 26/1 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR26
Built by	BRC&W · 195847 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	671 kW900 hp	900 hp
Tractive effort	187 kN42,039 lbf	42,039 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.47 m50 ft 9 in	50 ft 9 in
Width	2.69 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.86 m12 ft 8 in	12 ft 8 in

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Operators of the BRC&W BR 26/1

Railway companies that have operated the BR 26/1, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 26/1	United Kingdom

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